The Girl He Craves

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Sophie’s pov

Aiden looked stunned for a few seconds until his face flushed with red and he awkwardly lifted his hand in his hair.

He scratches the back of his head and tore his gaze away from mine before clearing his throat.

“I’m not a stalker Sophie, I swear I’m not some kind of creep.” He then brought that hand to his chin and scratched it as he brought his eyes back to mine.

He looked as awkward as ever, face bright with red.

He cleared his throat a couple of times and laughed

awkwardly. “I suppose I should explain why I have a picture of you in my drawer.”

I nod, holding Ash on my lap as he played with my tresses.

Aiden sighed and started. “I had it for good luck. I couldn’t have you in my life so I resorted for-

He then winces. “Come to think of it, I do sound a bit creepy.”

He groaned, lifting his head to the ceiling. “I swear when it comes to you Sophie I never think properly.”

He then looks back at me, looking embarrassed. “I’m not even sure where to start to explain to you why I have a picture of you in my drawer.” He scratched his ears.

He was squirming and for the first time, Aiden wasn’t

composed. He was awkward and I found it oddly adorable.

To tease him more and make him even more awkward, I lift a brow and said. “How about you start by explaining to me where you got that picture?”

I tilt my head and stared into the ocean swirls that warmed my belly. “I don’t recall taking it.”

anywhere but here. His awkward state had me biting my bottom lip to stop from smiling

manage to make

He groaned and sat down beside me, turning his body in a way to face me. His

“Okay before I tell you everything. Promise to not look at me any differently. I may come out a bit creepy but I swear I

my arm. I noted

my best to ignore that feeling and lift

I nod, reassuring him that I would not

He gives me a crooked awkward smile and

neck crawled with a fiery blush that spotted on his cheeks. “You were so beautiful that day and I just couldn’t help

me want to capture it. I kept that photo ever since. Bringing it

me awkwardly. “Besides, I loved staring at you. It brought me comfort in jail and during those bad times. It gave me

lips and stared at the side of his face. He was embarrassed to look at me, perhaps thinking I

him was the sweetest and one of the best things he had ever

But still, I liked to see him squirm and

even more.

the way I was making Aiden squirm wasn’t

was angry and sad and went on the field. Little did I know a stalker was lurking. Even though that

snapped to my eyes, his cheeks redder than it was seconds ago. He looked ready to crawl

I bit into my bottom lip and continued to tease him.” Who would’ve thought your daddy was a stalker then Ash. A mean stalker who ruined mommy’s

okay. You looked beautiful and I couldn’t resist capturing the moment.” He shrugged trying to sound nonchalant

if I was okay after causing my somber

besides, you didn’t check up on me, only stated at me from afar and took a picture of me.” I rolled

“I had to keep the bully appearance baby. I couldn’t show you

at all.” I shook my head in disappointment. “And

cupcake.”I pouted.

chin. “I was a real jerk

that even a question? You were the biggest one and

looked battered. “Damm baby, ease up on this old guy would

years and you’re not even that

off the bed. “Okay, wait here, I’ll be right back.” He said and lifted a